How to pronounce roshambo
Say it like roh-sham-BOH. Roshambo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
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- roh
- sham
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roshambo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roshambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-sham-BOH.
What does roshambo mean?
- Synonym of rock paper scissors.
- To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.“I'll roshambo you for it.”
Where does roshambo come from?
Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with roshambo
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Questions about saying roshambo
How do you pronounce roshambo?
Say roh-sham-BOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊʃæmˈboʊ/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊʃæmˈbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roshambo?
Roshambo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: roh · sham · BOH.
Is roshambo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌrəʊʃæmˈbəʊ/ (roh-sham-BOH).